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Pocari Sweat Backs Rio Bound Singaporean Marathoner

January 20, 2016

It has been 20 years since a Singapore female marathoner has represented the nation in the Olympics but 30-year-old Neo Jie Shi is a step closer after making…

2016 Trends In India's Sportainment Landscape Part 2

January 12, 2016

The latest report by GroupM’s specialist business unit ESP Properties (Entertainment & Sports Partnerships) predicts the Top 10 trends in 'sportainment' for 2016. Here’s the second half of…

Hindustan Unilever & Yash Raj Films Vouch For Gender Equality in Latest Branded Content Play

January 7, 2016

Yash Raj Film’s youth film arm, Y-Films has joined hands with Hindustan Unilever owned tea brand Brooke Bond Red Label to give a voice to the indomitable spirit of…

ASN Interview: Former P&G executive Declares "Inevitable" Shift to Non-Traditional Media

December 18, 2015

In the competitive beauty industry, a recent trend has seen brands entering a no-holds-barred race in Non-traditional media spend as they wrestle for supremacy in Asia.

A Sponsorship Fillip For India’s Pro Wrestling League

December 15, 2015

India’s newest sporting league, Pro Wrestling League (PWL), has gotten on the partnership charm offensive for its debut season.

Thai Energy Drink Partners Chelsea FC To Grow Global Brand Awareness

November 30, 2015

Thai energy drink brand Carabao has secured a three-year deal worth USD45m to be an official training kit partner of defending EPL champion Chelsea FC.

GroupM Branded Content Arm In China Grows 207%; Generates USD10m Revenue in 2015

November 25, 2015

While the Chinese economic slowdown continues to batter the media industry, particularly in the traditional landscape, GroupM’s content business in the country has been an anomaly and generated…

Local Auto And Dairy Giants Bid Big On CCTV Sponsorship Auction

November 20, 2015

Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) took in USD752m at its annual auction of prime time advertising and Sponsorship rights, with the biggest bids coming from the…

Indonesia’s Traditional Ad Industry Slumps But Sponsorship Looks Rosy

November 6, 2015

A triple whammy of an economic slowdown, falling consumer confidence and a weakened currency has battered Indonesia’s advertising industry, with traditional media owners grappling with the stormy predicament,…

Nissan Hedges On Cricket Sponsorship As It Courts India

October 14, 2015

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co has sealed an eight-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), part of its strategic play to increase its small market…